Advanced Ground Systems SETA; Acquisitions

Description

Advanced Ground Systems SETA (Acquisitions) is a USG Program Office leading Research & Development (R&D) of evolutionary, revolutionary, and transformational artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. We are seeking a SETA with experience in acquisition support and project management. Qualified candidates must possess demonstrated value-added judgement on a full spectrum of activities from pre‑acquisition through program execution and performance management. Familiarity with RF, SAR, EW is preferred.

• Provide overall lifecycle acquisition and program management support to the customer Program Manager(s), Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative(s), and Contracting Officer(s)
• Plan and execute end‑to‑end acquisition lifecycle functions, including:
• Perform market research and technical evaluations
• Develop acquisition strategies/plans, program requirements, incentive arrangements
• Draft acquisition documents including but not limited to SOWs, Task Orders, and other required solicitation/contract attachments
• Develop RFPs and RFIs
• Develop Contractor Bidders’ Library for supported acquisitions
• Proactive identification, assessment, and risk resolution associated with acquisition approaches and schedules
• Support source selections as an advisor
• Conduct program analysis and provide strategic recommendations
• Provide expertise and administer performance management activities
• Analyze and monitor requirements development, performance metrics, financial limitations, and schedules of awarded contracts/programs
• Recommend acquisitions and program management improvements
• Track and hold programmatic reviews of all developers’ CDRLs
• Oversee and manage developer award fee activities and execution of contracts
• Identify and coordinate actions across the team

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
• Bachelor’s degree and fourteen (14) years or more experience;
  Master’s degree and twelve (12) years or more experience;
  PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience
• Interpersonal and communication skills for written reports, group discussion, and oral presentations
• Judgement, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

• STEM Bachelor’s highly desired
• Familiarity using tools like Galaxy
• Familiarity with IAAs and MIPRs
• Previous NRO experience
• Familiarity with SAR, RF, EW

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.